Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Documents regarding Zarrin Taj's complaint, 1924 to 1927

Documents regarding Zarrin Taj's complaint, 1924 to 1927

Documents regarding the complaint by Zarrin Taj Khanum, daughter of Ibrahim Khan Kurd-bachchah, against Mirza Muhammad ‘Ali Khan Mu‘allim (teacher), son of Mirza Rizq Allah, over her mahr and alimony. Includes affidavits on behalf of Zarrin Taj and Zia’ Huzur, Chief Editor of Sharq newspaper, about her marriage, Mirza ‘Ali Khan’s other wife and children, his refraining to pay alimony, beating Zarrin Taj and her hospitalization at the American hospital; copy of their marriage contract, power of attorney from Zarrin Taj Khanum and Mirza ‘Ali Khan to their respective attorneys; affidavit on behalf of Mirza ‘Ali Khan about his wife’s disobedience; subpoenas, and other court records

Item Details

  • Date 23 December 1924 - 20 November 1927
  • Collections National Library and Archives of the Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Repository National Library and Archives of Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Restrictions Users must refer to the National Library and Archives of Islamic Republic of Iran as the original owner of items in this collection.
  • Accessed 21 October 2020
  • Last Edited 9 August 2021
  • Record no. 902A58
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